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The Rusty Nail

Beer Garden$$$$

Lower Garden District, New Orleans

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The Rusty Nail

8.7^/10

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"Disco Lemonade is the perfect hangover cure."(11 Tips)
"sweet patio and not to mention the HUGE selection of libations!"(11 Tips)
"Come drink and enjoy the live band"(4 Tips)
"low key date"(3 Tips)

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Nicole CheramieNovember 27, 2018
Outdoor courtyard spaces are coveted in NOLA, but often hard to find with public access. Relax in this bar's beautiful outdoor space, perfect for a low-key date, with regular food trucks out front.
Hudson SutlerJuly 20, 2017
While the bar is slightly off the beaten path, your efforts are well rewarded with a private outdoor seating area often featuring live music. Do yourself a favor and order a Disco Lemonade... or 10. Read more
Korina MarcanoSeptember 1, 2014
The best bar ever!! They've got super friendly staff, clean bathrooms, sweet patio and not to mention the HUGE selection of libations! Disco lemonade was veedy good too!
Nicole CheramieNovember 9, 2018
Outdoor courtyard spaces are coveted in NOLA, but often hard to find with public access. Relax in this bar's beautiful outdoor space, perfect for a low key date, with regular food trucks out front.
rhea sunshineJune 29, 2012
Good beers on tap, Disco Lemonade is refreshing, outside seating is very nice! Watch for popups the Hoof & Cleaver one was delicious!
James CarrollOctober 22, 2018
Pleasantly surprised with this place. Incredible mix drinks and chill bartenders. Loved their old fashion with their own Knob Creek bourbon.
Trevor AcySeptember 9, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Best bar in NOLA. Owners, bartenders and patrons all rock. Disco lemonade is a must for first comers!
Jennifer KittrellJanuary 3, 2018
F🅰️BULOUS place with an 🅰️mazing courtyard, wonderful staff, and 🅰️wesome people to ROLL with! RTR!🅰️🐘🌊🏈
ChrisFebruary 7, 2015
This place is a good late night bar that has live music and outdoor seating. Try the Disco Lemonade or the Frozen Pimm's Cup.
Taylor GrayMarch 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The bartenders are sweet, almost TOO sweet, but the frozen Irish coffees are NOT too sweet!
Chris RMay 31, 2019
All around great little speakeasy. The Mermaid lounge in the back is a must visit.
Stephen KarnsMay 24, 2017
Excellent outdoor seating with televisions. Mule Monday is awesome, $6 mules!
TomJuly 18, 2015
Played gold cup soccer with sound. Worth checking out if there is a big soccer game.
Chris McLellanMay 23, 2013
For a cool experience, ask for a scotch tasting from the bartender. You'll be amazed!
Gambit New OrleansNovember 16, 2012
Play Gambit’s 2012 Bar Stampede at The Rusty Nail and you could win $1,000 in New Orleans bar tabs. Look for the secret code word in this bar to enter to win. Promotion ends December 30, 2012 Read more
 ℋumorousAugust 27, 2012
Any bar that has Van Morrison in the window is a must stop when in New Orleans.
Kyle HebertDecember 16, 2013
Try their spicy-bean back with a shot of Jameson. Their take on the more common pickle back is a kick.
Madison LeavelleAugust 27, 2014
Disco Lemonade is the perfect hangover cure. Grab some grub from the food trucks outside.
OffBeat MagazineMarch 20, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Get the Disco Lemonade... Get 2 if you feel like pushing your luck... 3 if you feel like taking your in your own hands
Hannah GMApril 14, 2016
Awesome bar with a great outdoor space!
sean rileyFebruary 17, 2012
Sit on the patio. It's fantastic. Plus the band isn't that loud. $10 cover was a little much.
Shelley DuBoisMarch 17, 2012
Really nice bartenders & awesome manhattans! Go here! Very chill and fun.
Bryan DavisMay 1, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Friendly people serving stiff drinks on Saints Sundays.
Gambit New OrleansMay 22, 2013
Stop in for some wine! The Rusty Nail offers half priced bottles of wine, Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm.
Amanda LeeApril 16, 2014
Best bar I've been too, the whole time I was in New Orleans!
Kim BrownFebruary 7, 2016
Everything
Champ SuperstarNovember 6, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Disco lemonade on hot days. Enjoy the Brickyard on cool days. Tip well. Play roll-a-day hard.
Maggie MacGSeptember 27, 2023
Cute dive. Good prices.
Thick MadameMarch 21, 2013
Come drink and enjoy the live band
Carla BenavidezMay 8, 2011
plenty hot up in hurr so we stopped for a disco lemonade (vodka+sake+ frozen lemonade =yum)
Don NoJune 20, 2021
Old fashioned
Kane ThompsonNovember 26, 2022
Good local late night dive bar
Ivan BurgessJanuary 27, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Doing the work of drinks
David GrossmanSeptember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great patio...great beers, great bar
Gambit New OrleansJuly 5, 2012
Gambit's Top Bars 2012 : Outdoor Drinking Read more
Kavitha SagiApril 28, 2012
Great outdoor space, even have bbq
Jacob MayerOctober 11, 2010
Been here 25+ times
This bar is pretty cool for watching college football. Unless Alabama is playing. Then it's overrun by a bunch of gumps wearing crimson.
KenFebruary 11, 2012
Solid dive bar with live music.
Chris GMarch 30, 2013
Get your tetanus booster before coming.
Jay DucoteAugust 6, 2010
Shuffleboard is even better with cold beer. Drink some Louisiana brews! http://www.biteandbooze.com
andrew goliwasApril 17, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Grab a sammy from CG's Mon-Sat. Good stuff.
Bryan DavisApril 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Order the alcohol, it'll get you drunk.
Tina LatinoOctober 14, 2013
LOVE THIS PLACE
Will GlassMay 25, 2013
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Gambit New OrleansJune 30, 2011
Try the $2 tacos!
HelloLizzyAugust 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The only tip you'll ever need: Disco Lemonade.
Sayres HarbinOctober 11, 2014
Bama game RTR
HollyOctober 21, 2012
Wifi pw = drewbrees9
Sarah TiambengSeptember 25, 2012
Disco lemonade.
Sabrina VuteraApril 7, 2013
Moscow Mule

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